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Treating social anxiety disorder

Published: March, 2010

Cognitive behavioral therapy is effective for most patients,
while medication strategies depend on whether the disorder is
generalized or specific.

Social anxiety disorder (also known as social phobia) is one of
the most common psychiatric disorders. Although sometimes
dismissed as shyness, social anxiety disorder can cause crippling
fear that interferes with school attendance, work performance,
and relationships. It affects about 7% of Americans in any given
year, and about 12% at some point in their lives.

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